Resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple. 　 忿怒害死愚妄人，嫉妒杀死痴迷人。--《旧·伯》5：2

　　Does a wild donkey bray when it has grass, or an ox bellow when it has fodder? 　 野驴有草岂能叫唤，牛有料，岂能吼叫。--《旧·伯》6：5

　　I will speak out in the anguish of my spirit, I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. 我灵愁苦，要发出言语。我心苦恼，要吐露哀情。--《旧·伯》7：11

　　Can papyrus grow tall where there is no marsh? Can reeds thrive without water? 　 蒲草没有泥，岂能发长。芦荻没有水，岂能生发。--《旧·伯》8：11

　　Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding? 　 年老的有智慧，寿高的有知识。--《旧·伯》12：12

　　The lamp of the wicked is snuffed out; the flame of his fire stops burning. 　 恶人的亮光必要熄灭。他的火焰必不照耀。--《旧·伯》18：5

　　that the mirth of the wicked is brief, the joy of the godless lasts but a moment. 恶人夸胜是暂时的，不敬虔人的喜乐，不过转眼之间。--《旧·伯》20：5

　　Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your own hands.

　　Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart.